Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce starred in a 27-20 win over the Las Vegas Raiders that kept the Chiefs’ undefeated record intact and moved to 7-0 on Sunday.
Aside from the win, Mahomes got revenge on the Raiders after they mocked the three-time Super Bowl MPV with a Kermit the Frog reference during preseason camp.
During training camp, Raider safety Trey Taylor was filmed holding a Kermit doll dressed in a Mahomes jersey with a curly wig on his head. The rest of the team could be heard in the background imitating the Muppets character’s voice – which is often compared to Mahomes’.
While Mahomes became the butt of the joke in the video, he got the last laugh on the field with another impressive performance on the road.
Mahomes completed 27 of 38 passes for 262 yards, two touchdowns and one interception.
Patrick Mahomes led the Kansas City Chiefs to a 7-0 record after beating the Raiders
Travis Kelce scored his first touchdown of the season to help secure the victory in Las Vegas
Meanwhile, Kelce tallied 10 receptions for 90 yards and scored his first touchdown of the season, keeping his team at the top of the table. Kareem Hunt added a touchdown on the ground and Xavier Worthy had a TD catch.
On the other end, Gardner Minshew completed 24 of 30 passes for 209 yards and two touchdowns for Las Vegas (2-6). Jakobi Meyers and DJ Turner each had one touchdown catch.
Kansas City defeated Las Vegas 334-228. The Chiefs converted 12 of 16 third-down chances for a 75 percent success rate, and the Raiders converted six of 13 third-down chances for a 46 percent success rate.
The Chiefs opened the scoring on their first possession. Hunt capped the 70-yard drive with a 1-yard run for his fourth touchdown in as many games this season.
The Raiders tied the score at 7-7 with 2:39 left in the first quarter. Minshew connected with Meyers for a 7-yard touchdown to complete a 12-play, 70-yard drive.
Gardner Minshew completed 24 of 30 passes for 209 yards and two touchdowns for Las Vegas
Mahomes completed 27 of 38 passes for 262 yards, two touchdowns and one interception
Daniel Carlson made a 54-yard field goal to put the Raiders on top 10-7 with 10:13 to go in the second quarter.
Kansas City regained a 14-10 lead with 1:57 left in the second quarter. Mahomes saw Kelce open at the goal line and fired a strike for a five-yard score.
Harrison Butker added a 42-yard field goal to increase the Chiefs’ lead to 17-10 with 4 seconds left in the first half.
Las Vegas pulled within 17-13 midway through the third quarter on Carlson’s 32-yard field goal.
Butker responded with his second field goal for Kansas City. He made a 24-yarder to put the Chiefs on top 20-13 with 8:44 left in the fourth quarter.
Worthy caught a 9-yard touchdown pass from Mahomes to increase the Chiefs’ lead to 27-13 with 4:59 remaining. The play marked Worthy’s third touchdown of his rookie campaign.
Harrison Butker added a 42-yard field goal to extend the Chiefs’ lead late in the first half
The Raiders pulled within 27-20 with 2:03 remaining. Minshew hit Turner for an 11-yard touchdown on the 13th play of a 70-yard drive.
Las Vegas couldn’t convert the onside kick and Kansas City was able to run out the clock.
Kansas City’s last loss came at the hands of the Raiders, who defeated them on Christmas Day in 2023. From there, the Chiefs would win all their games and win the Super Bowl over San Francisco in February.
Mahomes is now 11-2 against the Raiders after Sunday’s win.